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You guys know I’m always saying- “Leave me a link to your blog!” Hah! I feel like I sound like a broken record (and a little bit of a stalker)! :) But one of my favorite things to do is browse through your sweet comments and check out the links you leave me. I absolutely *love* it when I see how you’ve put the tutorials and fonts from this blog to good use in your own blog designs! :) Seeing how creatively you use the fonts and tutorials inspires *me* to be more creative- and offer more stuff for you to use! :) It’s a terrific cycle.

I have tons and tons of your blogs bookmarked- here are just a few I selected at random tonight.

Bella Boston. Gorgeous! Love the colors.

 

Bret ‘n Laura. Love the fonts here, Laura! Especially how you used them for the whole body of the post- and the sidebar, too!

 

Our Changing Reflection. Beautiful. Please, please, please check out her cooking blog. Immediately. I have like a thousand of her recipes bookmarked. Especially this one. *faint*

 

Devin & Lianne. So serene.

 

Life is Beautiful. Magical. Love this.

 

Life with a Lab. So cute & fun!

 

Little Miss Firefly. Shabby sweet! Love that font.

 

simple.little.joys. Love the “Back to School” feeling of this blog. It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.

 

This Texas Life. Love how she combined the Spring & Fall collection kits and changed the colors to suit her! Aqua and Red- very chic! :)

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Tutorials, free backgrounds, darling headers galore- it’s blog design heaven. These sites inspire me daily.

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Thanks so much for looking- and thanks for sharing your beautiful blogs with me! :)

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95 Responses
  1. Rebecca

    This is by far the best website that I have ever seen!! I want to have my own blog like you, but right now I’m settled with LJ. Like you, I learned HTML from trial and error but I haven’t attempted CSS or PH. I’m scared that I won’t get it especially since I haven’t entirely figured out how to write HTML even though i want to. I don’t have a site to practice on so I was wondering what site do you use as a practice site? Also, any good tutorials online or books that can help me with HTML, CSS, and PH and how to write them? You accomplished what I want to do in web design so you are now my role model and the fact that you started out like I did gives me hope. What is the best site to create your own website from scratch without buying the domain name?

    I am also looking for a hobby, but I don’t have the money or space to have a lot of stuff – any ideas for a good hobby that isn’t terribly expensive? I can always hang out at BNN and teach myself there rather than buy the books hehe.

    Is there a way that I can do scrapbooking online rather than physical? I don’t have a passion for scrapbooking (though yours are amazing and I wish I did have a passion), but it’d be cool if I could do it online. You have yours online so I don’t know if those are pictures of your actual ones or if you did them online.

    You have a font similar to what my handwriting looks like, but as soon as I get the chance I will do what you suggested; however, I don’t have a scanner so I don’t know how to scan it.

    I wish I had an office like your scrapbooking room – that’s my dream.

  2. Ria

    It is because of your help and generosity, I now have a blog that I can be proud of. Your works are amazing! You’re one multi- talented woman I know and you love helping people. Trust me, good things will happen to you, (a lot of time) in your life.

    Couldn’t thank you enough,
    Ria

  3. odette

    yay, many thanks for including my blog, i am SOOO thrilled! ♥
    i was just browsing through your old posts which i haven’t read yet and what a delightful surprise to find my blog. ^-^

    thanks again amanda, you rock!

  4. Betsy

    Haha, just wanted to tell you that I caught the “You’ve Got Mail” reference in your comment about the Simple Little Joys blog, “I’d send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address”. Love tha movie… and your blog :)

  5. Ruthann

    WOW!!! Your site is so beautiful! And all the tips and freebies you offer are wonderful! Thank you so much for your inpiration!
    Thanks!!
    Ruthann
    babyggear.etsy.com

  6. Melissa

    Thank you soooo much for sharing all your fonts with us! I’ve had so much fun reading your tutorials. Now I need to check out your recipes! I recently used your fonts for a calendar I made to share with my readers. Maybe your readers would like it, too!

    Of course, I have used your fonts and tips on my blog as well!

  7. Mommas Soapbox

    Just discovered your site today. Love the design, going to have to spruce mine up a bit! Glad to have found ya.

    Enjoy your evening!

    Ciao Bella~

  8. Montanna Honc

    I am a relatively new to the whole blogging thing. Anyway, one of my friends said to go look at your site and I did. I love it…thanks for all you do. My blog http://www.tannerlyn.blogspot.com may be really simple but the fonts I used from your site are great. Thanks so much I look forward to reading your next post.

  9. sdflenner

    It was fun to see you post the captures of those blogs and to see my font on one of them (Life With a Lab)!! I had to blink twice!!

    Will have to check out all the blogs listed!!

  10. Terri B

    I’ve been checking out your blog for a couple of months – Love it! I feel like we’re old friends. You have inspired me in so many ways. Love your recipes. I made a family recipe scrapbook for my sister for her birthday – big hit! Keep up the great work – maybe someday I’ll have a blog of my own…….
    p.s. Just watched You’ve Got Mail the other day!!!

  11. Heather

    Everything I have learned about putting my blog together I got from you. Thanks for your amazing and wonderful tutorials, I have put many of them to good use. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  12. Cassidy

    I have a question for you. do you know where i could get a photoshop like editing program for free off the internet? i want to fix some pictures that have taken and need some help? Thanks i appreciate it.

  13. Bryann

    I am always using Pea Fonts for cards I make. And love being able to have *cute* font on our family blog :) I absolutely love your blog…it is truly inspiring!

  14. Kimbur

    I love your blog! I check it at least once a day! You are so creative with everything, and it’s crazy how much we have in common. Thanks for the inspiration!

  15. Lindsay

    Feel free to swing by anytime! {www.passengerseatkindofgirl.com} And I’m pretty sure I’m a little bit of a stalker of yours too…I’m always keeping an eye out for your newest post!!

    If you’re ever looking for topic suggestions.. I’d love for you to talk about is what your up to these days in scrapbooking? Are you still creating?!

    Lindsay

  16. kribss

    can you tell me what font that simple.little.joy used? not the current font, the one you have posted. i love it! and thanks for sharing!!!

  17. Lianne Walker

    Oh and to Rachel in Cali, that font is called Petra Script. You used to be able to find it on dafont.com but I think they’ve taken it off their site. I’m not sure where to find a free download anymore…

  18. Lianne Walker

    Thanks for posting a pic of my blog! I absolutely LOVE all of the tutorials that you put on your blog. The content on my blog is not tht great (I’m not the most creative person when it comes to writing…) so I have to offset that with the look of my blog. And you’ve helped me out so much! So thank you! :)

  19. Alanna

    Just wanted to say, I love your blog, and I have used your fonts for my wedding website and my blog. My brother is a web designer, and I have referred him to you too. I LOVE the tutorials, the weight-loss posts…You’re truly an inspiration, girl!

  20. Jen Vogt

    Amanda, so glad to see you back after your holiday blogging break! I love reading what you have to say, no matter what the topic (and exploring all the cool things you find!) Looking forward to checking out the blogs you posted.

    Have a great day!!

  21. ::Ida::

    HI amanda!
    i really love ur blog.
    it has helped me to discover more about the blogging world.
    and i truly adore your fonts!
    feel free to drop by my humble blog ;)

    take care

  22. Allison

    I absolutely LOVE your site- have been using your fonts, everything! I can’t believe I just now found your blog tutorials! Get ready, blog readers- I am now equipped and am ready for some decorating! :D haha.

  23. Lacey

    I’ve been reading your tutorials all weekend and used some of the fonts to create my blog. Thank you for sharing your work! Your information is so helpful. I put one of your buttons on my page.

  24. Emily Harestad

    Amanda –

    Thanks again for always freely giving away all of your awesome advice. It wasn’t until I first came upon your blog that I even realized that you could do something besides the same old, same old with my blog. Our family blog has slowly evolved into something that I really love, greatly in part to the way you have designed your blog.

    Thanks you for opening my eyes! Happy New Year & thanks again for being awesome!!

  25. Andrea Swenson

    Hey Amanda,

    I recently found your blogs, and I love reading about your tips on photography.

    I am just learning, and enjoying.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Andrea

  26. Julia

    Hi Amanda!

    Right now I have my blog all designed with your fall kit. Just thought I’d let you know. :D

    Your kits are wonderful and I hope to see more of them! *okay, that was a rather broad hint* Lol.

    Hugs,
    Julia

  27. maya

    Ive been following you for about 18months. I used your font tut to change the fonts on my blog.

    Do just need to add that my blog DOES contain adult content. :o)

  28. Katie

    Hi Amanda,

    I recently came across your blog as I dove into the world of blog design. I found your tutorial on adding cute fonts really helpful and I was able to change the font on my post title/date. I love it! Thanks so much for the great info!

    I have a question for you. What I really want to do is make a custom header, but I don’t know of a program to use that works with a MAC. I have seen several bloggers mention different programs, but I have not seen any that are Mac compatible. I would love to find one that I can try for free. Any ideas?

    Come take a peek at my fonts…www.sneakerteacher.blogspot.com

    Thanks again!

    Katie

  29. Sew Create It - Jane

    I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found your blog. Since discovering your blog and reading through some of your posts I’ve updated my blog to have one of your gorgeous fonts come up in the titles and sidebar and I’ve improve the way in which I use a signature (I used to put the code in manually for each post) but the best bit of advice I read was the top tip about weighing out your morning cereal. OMG I am shocked at how many extra calories I was eating each morning! The recommended amount with milk is 173 calories and I was easily having triple that amount. Generally speaking we eat a healthy diet and I know portion sizes are one of the biggest culprits for us…but it was never more apparent than in the quantities of cereal I was having. If I do nothing else, this should help make an impact. I’ll let you know how I get on. :o)

  30. Jillian Staggs

    I love your blog! Lots of interesting and beautiful things. I love grabbing a cup of coffee and relaxing as I read your blog and so many others! Feels like I have friends all around the world :)

  31. maria therese

    With the help from my little broter and your tutorial I got to change the font on my blog too. Not easy thoug finding a cute font with the Norwegian letters æøå. So I’ll change the font when I find the perfect one. Until then I’ll use Scriptina that is also a cute font but not alway easy to read.

    Thanx so much for the tutorial. + I also got my own signature now thanx to your tutorial.

  32. Kaye

    I have only recently found your blog, but I love it! I especially enjoy the photography tips- to see how and what you use to get your awesome effects! I am too busy to be much of a chef and my three boys think that frozen burritos are the height of culinary delight, so I haven’t tried your recipes. I appreciate the step-by-step instructions and the gorgeous photos, though. The fonts are lovely and your dogs are adorable. So glad I stumbled onto your blog!

  33. Pippa

    Hi Amnda! I have had the best time making over my blog! Thanks so much for the tutorials, fonts and advice. I think my blog was nice before, but now it totally rocks!!!!

  34. Deneen Cook

    Amanda I absolutely love your blog and have spent hours exploring it since recently finding it LOL. Imagine my surprise when exploring your blog I came across the very same scrap room I have been in love with since seeing it in a magazine way back in 2001 or 2002. I had torn it out because I have always said someday I will have a room like that. You can visit my blog any time at http://www.simplydeneen.typepad.com.
    Do you have any pointers for adding a signature to typepad blogs or and other fun stuff for typepad blogs?
    Thanks in advance.

  35. Kelly

    Hi just wanted to say Amanda when I check my mail and see you have a new post it brightens my day. Thanks as always for your generosity ;-)

  36. Sarah

    Just wanted to say I love your blog and really enjoyed checking out everyone else’s, too! Also, had to acknowledge your Tom Hanks quote…You’ve Got Mail is one of my favorite movies and that blog made me think of the school supplies quote, too.

  37. Amber Bell

    Hi Amanda, I enjoy reading your blog and have sifted through many of your tutorials to learn about techniques and how to get more creative. I started my first blog four months ago to chronicle me and my husband’s transition from life as devoted Texans to spending a year abroad in Scotland! My entry font is one provided by your site and I love that way it looks. If you have the time, check out our journey: bellsandkilts.blogspot.com

    Keep up the good work!

    -Amber

  38. rachel in Cali.

    Hey Girl!
    So fun!! I am so guilty of spending way to much time online! I love reading blogs, seeing picts of people homes, getting organizing ideas, and dinner recipes! I just love taking in all the creativity and info! :0)

    Hey is the cursive font on Devin and Lianne’s site one of the pea fonts? I don’t think I have that one, and I love it!

    rach

  39. Megan

    I do adore your blog! I came across it recently looking for scraproom inspiration on google. I even “lifted” your idea of baskets across the top of the cabinets in my laundry room :) (and linked it back to you, of course). Keep the fabulous posts coming!

  40. Julie

    Wow these blogs are amazing! I’m jealous of all the wonderful creativity. I’m not familiar with making my blog all fancy like all of these, so that is my next project. I will be working my blog makeover! Thanks so much for sharing these. They’re great!

  41. Marcella

    I totally love your blog! I am new to blogging but love all that your blog offers. Thanks for all the inspirations. I love your pictures with Kevin. I am trying to make it a point to take more pictures with my husband to post.
    Loving your blog-

  42. Paige Faulkner

    I wish I had more knowledge in blog design and how to do it. I may have to check out some of your tutorials when I have some time and try it for myself. Thanks for sharing the above blogs!

  43. Jessica

    I love the look of those blogs, too. I’m guilty of often being drawn to content because of the overall look that pulls me into a blog. Which, of course, is why I use YOUR fonts in my blog designs, too! People loooooooooove them and I ALWAYS send them your way so that they can get them for themselves!

  44. Paige Thomas

    I just found your blog and was able to use your tutorial to change my font!! I can’t wait to using some more of your great teachings!!! Thanks so much!

  45. Diana

    What a great blog summary. I enjoy seeing different layouts, designs, color schemes for ideas for my own blog (I’m in the process of making it all over on a testing blog now so new ideas are great).And you’re right that Recipe Blog is AMAZING!!! It will become a favorite quick (I’m already Following her blog :)). Thanks Amanda!

  46. Erin

    I think my first comment didn’t go through for some reason. The one above this one was what I forgot to say in the first one!

    So what it said was that I used 2 of your tutorials to spruce up my blog: the changing fonts one, and the scrapbook blog background one. Also, I downloaded the newest trial version of Photoshop Elements and it does have guides, after all. Thanks for writing such awesome tutorials!

  47. Erin

    Oh, and another thing. I am totally getting a new camera this year (we’re saving now!). I’ve read your photography page and I feel so informed now. I can’t wait to try some of your tips and tricks!

  48. Olive Tree

    Lovely! I have two blogs I’d love to get some traffic on…
    1) My personal blog, HorseFeathers (ohorsefeathers.blogspot.com), which will be getting a makeover very soon in quite a different look
    2) My FREE graphic design blog Robin Blogs… freebies, free customs, etc. (robinblogdesign.blogspot.com)

  49. Southern Gal

    Amanda, I love your fonts and designs. I would use them, but I am so computer illiterate it scares me to even look at the directions on how to go about changing my blog. I’m really scared I’ll mess it up and never be able to put it back!

    Maybe one day I’ll get up the nerve to try and be one of your featured blogs! Do you make housecalls???

  50. Jamie

    Those blogs are amazing! I made my own background and header and I thought it looked pretty good, but after seeing these I think I need to read some of your tutorials!

  51. Hilarie

    I have been using your site (including the info on your links) to put together a web page over the past week. So there’s not too much there yet. But I’m working on it. (Next task – deciding where to host my photos so I can actually get some posted. I just want to start out right and not switch after a few weeks.)

    I also bought a DSLR camera this past week (big week!), so I was reading your lens recommendations and your “how to use a DSLR” post, too.

    Thanks for all the info you have here – it’s great!

  52. Nicole

    I have to tell you that I just love your Blog/site. You have inspired me to do som many fun things, Alos I have stolen a lot of your tips and advice on photography. Its one of my passions, I just recently got my first digital SlR I am in LOVE with it, anyway I whent ahead and got canons 50mm f/1.8 THANKS for speaking out about the things you like! Most photographers are VERY teritorial about sharing things! Your Awesome. Keep it comin!

  53. Kathleen Summers

    Well your blog rocks, my friend! I absolutely love what you’ve been doing lately from the shabby digi kits to the bokeh tutorials to the fab post on your weight loss!

    Thanks for what you do!

  54. Sheena

    I absolutely adore your blog. I came across this site just the other day and I’m really so glad I did. I’m trying to do the Bokeh photo thing, but I really don’t understand it haha. Oh well. It just really might not work on my 18-55mm lens. Anyway. Just wanted to let you know that your designs inspire me as an artist as well! Looking forward to more posts!

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